Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Giant Reed
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In German
Pfahlrohr
Ranunkel
In French
Arundo donax
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Arundo donax
ranúnculo
In Greek
Arundo donax
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Arundo donax
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Ranunculus
Season and care of Giant Reed and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Ranunculus Physical Information
Giant Reed and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Ranunculus are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Giant Reed and Ranunculus
Care of Giant Reed and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.